CNET Editors' review
Encrypting and decrypting important files is a cinch thanks to this program's easy-to-navigate user interface. Users of all skill levels will appreciate its solid performance. However, you'll need to obtain a trial key to extend the trial period from a short 10 days to the standard 30.
Ashampoo Magical Security's user interface is extremely basic, but functional. A tree-menu on the left side of the window displays your files and folders for easy browsing. Command buttons at the top of the window offer different means of encrypting and decrypting files. You can encrypt files as self-decrypting EXE files, and choose to encrypt them to CD/DVDs. The program even manages to throw in a few files compression options. It doesn't offer drag-and-drop functionality, but using the tree-menu, we were able to quickly browse and find files. Encrypting the files does delete the original. You can decrypt the file from the user interface or by clicking in the encrypted file and entering your password. The Wipe feature permanently removed all traces of selected files.
Despite what the publisher's description says, the program comes with a 10-day trial, but a free trial key extends the life of the trial period to 30 days. A Help file is available, but with such well-designed user interface, you shouldn't need it. We highly recommend Ashampoo Magical Security to take care of your encryption needs.
Publisher's Description
From Ashampoo:
Encode files with sensitive contents so that instead of text and numbers they simply contain an incomprehensible mix of letters. The algorithm is so strong that it isnt possible for anyone to crack the code in a justifiable time period, even if they are able to draw on a very powerful computer. The security methodology isnt only effective against the many confirmed hackers in the internet, but also against the spy who might be lurking in your own office and secretly copying files during the lunch break: Decoding and encoding of selected files with only one mouse click. Complete deletion of files. Seamless integration in the Windows Explorer. The use of the latest encoding technologies Burning onto CD and DVD. Encoding and burning in only a single ste. Encoding and Email dispatch in only a single step. Encoding files to EXE archives and burning them directly onto CD or DVD. Encoding of files to self extracting archives for Email dispatch. Compression of the encoded files.
What's new in this version: Version 2.02 improves encryption algorithm.
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All versions:
4.3 starsout of 52 votes
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Current version:
4.7 starsout of 7 votes
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"Good product."
Version: Ashampoo Magical Security 2.02
Pros
Save your files and important things.
Cons
Should have more functions to protect better your computer.
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"A good, simple program"
Version: Ashampoo Magical Security 2.02
Pros
The algorithm adopted is strong and resists to attempt of decrypting.
The philosophy of the program makes coding and decoding simple. Coding is associated with a strong wiping procedure of the originals.Cons
the interface is somehow complex and you need half an hour to understand and use it.
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"Spot on - as expected from Ashampoo"
Version: Ashampoo Magical Security 2.02
Pros
Works, simple user interface, lovely design. Especially helpful if you want to backup sensitive data to a CD or DVD for storing in a safety deposit box.
Cons
I'm sure there are some.
Summary
Get it, you will enjoy how simple it is to use, and how secure your data will be.
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"simplicity, ergonomy"
Version: Ashampoo Magical Security 2.02
Pros
simplicity, autoexec files
Cons
not very easy for crypting mails
Summary
easy function for crypting and saving mails
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"ASHAMPOO MAGICAL SECURITY 2"
Version: Ashampoo Magical Security 2.02
Pros
Quality Product...Strong encryption and saves even your files on an encrypted cd/dvd. Ashampoo Magical Security 2, comes up with professional software and often beats its competition at a fraction of their costs!
Cons
Nothing bad to say about Ashampoos Products
Summary
I like it in the fact that Ashampoos Software are professional and the company is excellent with an excellent reputation for quality and trust. Ashampoo Magical Security 2, gives strong protection to not just important files on your hard drive, but also will encrypt files on cd/dvd to, this is handy if you have and want to store private office work or personal detals on a cd/dvd to. Worth buying as it gives peace of mind and with top notch security.
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"extraordinario"
Version: Ashampoo Magical Security 2.02
Pros
lo utilizo con total seguridad en mi PC
Cons
no tengo ninguna experiencia en contra
Summary
tengo poca experiencia porque lo compr� recientemente, pero por lo utilizado veo un producto de mucha seguridad
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"Brilliant product - does exactly what you want"
Version: Ashampoo Magical Security 2.02
Pros
Simple and reliable
Cons
None so far
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